US Bridges

US 61 S over Rock CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2005 T 42 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3757

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Rock CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Rock CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,031 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,753 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 2005 T 42 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.37265, -90.37513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,031 (2024)
Projected traffic18,753 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Rock CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Rock CR carry?

About 11,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Rock CR?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.